Label of the Month · September 2026
Rough Trade Records
“The fiercely independent London label that became the spiritual home of post-punk, indie, and alternative music, championing artists who valued artistic integrity over commercial compromise.”
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London, England. It was formed in 1976 by Geoff Travis, who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove. It is currently run by co-managing directors Travis and Jeannette Lee and is affiliated with Beggars Group.
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